Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Samoa

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Samoa to Micronesia, Federated States of? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Samoa to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Living there in 2020
20 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Samoa live in Micronesia, Federated States of · UN DESA

Who's moving to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Top countries of origin for Micronesia, Federated States of's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Samoa.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.2
FM
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

WS
9.6
FM
14.1

Samoa generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

WS
$474
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

WS
5.5
FM
9.6

Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

WS
34.0
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
FM
0.0t

Samoa generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.8
FM
5.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

WS
78.0%
FM
40.0%

Samoa generally does better on infrastructure, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
9.8%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$6,000
FM
$3,800

Samoa performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

WS
75.2 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
17.0
FM
21.9

Samoa generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa and Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Samoa passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Samoa

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

Connectivity is usually fine (Micronesia, Federated States of: 5.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Micronesia, Federated States of offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Samoa generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Samoa.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Samoa?

Samoa generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 5.5 in Samoa. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Samoa: 55).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS FM
Population 206,179 101,009
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +691
Time zones 1 2